First of all, the place. Kheerganga, the last so called village of the Parvati Valley, is located at 2960m high. In Hindu religion, Parvati is Shiva's wife - and mother, and Shiva is one of the main God for Hindu believers, know as the destructor.
This place is famous since Shiva blessed his elder son Kartik after 3000 years of meditation with the hot water coming from the mountain springs.

Each 12 to 14 years – according to the stars – a special celebration happens in this place. Hundreds of Indians come from all over the valley to celebrate Baghati, one of the numerous Parvati's reincarnations. Men are wearing the local caps called POTI and women the traditional scarfs and blouses, DOTU and PATU. These pilgrims install their camps, make bonfires, dance, play music and sing, while the BOTI - holy cooks no one is allowed to touch - are cooking for about 2000 people. Everyone is welcome to join, even if they don't believe or celebrate.

The last day, the DEULU - holy monks nobody is allowed to touch either - are carrying their Mathaji (Godess) "PATHATI MATHA" (usually based in Rajasthan). The Goddess is symbolized by a silver construction covered of colorful clothes installed on a Palanquin. The DEULU, followed by the pilgrims, walk all the way up to the Shiva temple behind the sheep which will soon be sacrified.

When the procession is done, all the believers – men and women - are having a hot bath in seperate places but all in the same holy water before heading back together, carrying the Mathaji for a 2 days walk till Jari, located down in the valley.